reintroduce a varied diet as symptoms improve For constipation: Gradually increase dietary fibre through vegetables, fruit, and wholegrains Ensure adequate fluid intake throughout the day Light physical activity, such as walking after meals, can stimulate bowel motility For diarrhoea: Temporarily reduce high-fibre or high-fat foods Avoid artificial sweeteners (sorbitol, xylitol), which have a laxative effect [23] Rehydrate carefully with water or, if needed, oral rehydration salts (ORS) solutions (available from pharmacies), which are more appropriate than general sports or electrolyte drinks for replacing fluid and electrolytes lost through diarrhoea For people with diabetes: If you are taking insulin or a sulfonylurea alongside retatrutide, reduced appetite and food intake may increase your risk of hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose)
Start with 0.5 mg daily and adjust based on response and tolerance
While GLP-1 medications show promising weight loss effects and glycemic control, their safety in pregnancy remains uncertain, necessitating alternative therapeutic approaches for women of childbearing age
Some people find that eating lighter meals for 24 to 48 hours after their weekly injection, when the medication effect is peaking and gastric emptying is most delayed, significantly reduces sulfur burp severity
Support the GLP-1 Bacteria ( Akkermansia ) The Science: Emerging research from 2024 and 2025 has identified a specific strain of gut bacteria, Akkermansia muciniphila , which plays a pivotal role in metabolic health and natural weight management
A combined naevus consists of a blue naevus in combination with a congenital, common, atypical or Spitz naevus